The award recognises smaller hotels, pubs, bars and restaurants that have a good selection of champagne on their wine list and promote fine fizz as an accompaniment to food as well as an aperitif. The Inn @ West End is one of 14 UK public houses on this year’s shortlist but is the only inn in Surrey to feature. The Inn @ West End is run by Gerry and Ann Price who bought the pub on Valentine’s Day 2000. They have worked hard to put the inn on the culinary map and serve wines from all over the world. “Champagne is the drink for special occasions,” says Gerry. “The way it is made is mysterious. We are pleased our wine list has achieved this recognition.”